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Poster Showcase

The School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (SGPS) invites Ontario Tech University graduate and postdoctoral students to participate in our Poster Showcase. This event highlights the importance of presenting academic work in a concise, visually engaging format that sparks dialogue and captures the attention of both academic and non-specialist audiences.

By combining clear, concise text with visual elements such as graphs, images and tables, students can present complex ideas in a way that is both accessible and engaging. Through this showcase, students will gain valuable experience in translating their academic work into an effective visual presentation, receive constructive feedback, and engage with peers, faculty, and the broader community. The Poster Showcase not only demonstrates the depth and diversity of graduate and postdoctoral research but also encourages participants to refine their communication skills and embrace best practices in scholarly dissemination.

New this year, students are eligible to participate in one of two streams:

  • General Stream (All faculties)
  • Canadian Nuclear Laboratories and Innovation streams (All faculties)

*Both streams are open to all students across all faculties in thesis, project, or course-based graduate level programs at Ontario Tech University. 

Prizing is done separately for each stream. 

Separate prizes offered for Doctoral/Postdoctoral Fellows and Masters in the general stream.

 Event entrance at Charles Hall.

Eligibility

To participate in the Graduate Showcase, students must meet the eligibility criteria outlined below at the time of the event:

  • Must be registered in a master's or Doctoral program or be a current postdoctoral fellow 
  • Submissions must be a reflection of academic knowledge, work, paper, major project, and/or research.
  • Must be in clear academic standing at the time of the event  (cGPA 2.7 or higher)
  • Doctoral and master's students who have defended or submitted their project, paper, or portfolio, but have not yet convocated, are eligible to participate. 
  • Master's students who have convocated and continued on to a PhD program, as well as Doctoral graduates pursuing post-doctoral research, are also eligible, provided their Art of Imagery reflects their progress and ongoing research since their defense.
  • Each student is allowed to present only one submission at the event.
  • Late submissions will not be accepted.

Rules 

  • Participants must set up their submission at the designated time before the event starts and take them down promptly at the end of the event.
  • Participants must be present at their submission at the time of judging for questions and discussion.
  • Participants will engage with all attendees professionally and respectfully.
  • By participating, students agree to allow the university to use photos and descriptions of their posters for promotional purposes.
  • Participants must seek approval from supervisors or course instructors related to the academic work they intend to showcase.
  • Submission should focus on academic work and should not include commercial advertising or promotion of products/services. 

Judging criteria for General Stream 

Prizes will be awarded in three categories – Best Overall ($750), Best Visuals ($500),  and Most Innovative ($500). 

A total of six (6) awards will be available, as submissions for Masters and Doctoral/Post Doctoral is judged separately, with three winners from each degree level.

Best Overall, Best Visuals, Most Innovative

  1.  Research & Clarity
  2. Content & Understanding
  3. Poster Design & Organization
  4. Engagement & Originality 

Judging criteria for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories & Innovation Stream

Prizes will be awarded in four categories – Clean Energy, Health, Environment, and Safety & Security

 A total of four (4) awards valued each at $1250 will be available for Masters and Doctoral/Post Doctoral

  1. Clean Energy: Advancing technologies and solutions that support Canada’s clean energy future, including energy systems, decarbonization, advanced technologies, and sustainable infrastructure.
  2. Health: Advancing research and innovation that support human health, medical technologies, radiopharmaceuticals, and improved quality of life.
  3. Environment: Advancing environmental protection, sustainability, waste management, remediation, climate resilience, and stewardship of natural resources.
  4. Safety & Security: Advancing resilience, cybersecurity, safeguards, risk management, emergency preparedness, and secure technologies.

 Poster Requirements

  • Dimensions of the poster
    • The recommended poster dimensions are 42” wide x 34” tall. Posters should be large enough to be easily readable from a few feet away and should adhere to these size guidelines to fit within the display area provided at the event.